Can I use my old iPhone lightening cord to charge my new iPhone 12 pro

then why does my cable from my 10xr not work in my 12 pro????? i have tried many time since i got this phone a little earlier today 7/12/2021, i would very much love an explanation of this answer being yes when it clearly doesnt work at least for me and my phone. i would very much love to be able to transfer music (i already own in mp3 form) and audio books (i already own) into my new iphone 12 pro but it seems the old cables do not work in the new phones. how much more money is apple looking to get, this 12 pro will be my last iphone if this is apples new business plan.

Yes, you can.

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